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WARRANTY
Consumer Electronic Products
Congratulations on Your Purchase!
This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the
period as stated in the table below.
If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp
Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the
owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
This warranty does not extend to defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes
not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not
limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, lack of
maintenance, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation,
software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a
warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes
any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.
This warranty does not cover transportation to and from the Sharp Approved Service
Centre. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same
type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods.
The repair of your goods may result in the loss of user generated data, please ensure
that you have saved this data elsewhere prior to repair.
Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian
Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please
contact Sharp Customer Care.
WARRANTY PERIODS
12 months (excluding lamps and air filters)
12 months
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12 months
24 months
12 months
24 months
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
®
INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Your new oven has an "Information Display System"
which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide
you through each feature.
We strongly recommend however that you read this
operation manual thoroughly before operating your oven,
paying particular attention to the safety warnings and
special notes.
Warranty
Inside of front cover
Introduction
1
Important Safety Instructions
2
Special Notes and Warning
4
Installation Instructions
5
Oven Diagram
5
Operation of Touch Control Panel
6
Control Panel Display
6
Touch Control Panel Layout
6
Before Operating
7
Getting Started
7
Clock Setting
7
Stop/Clear
7
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 7
Manual Operations
The manual is divided into two sections:
1. OPERATION (P2~P23)
This section describes your oven and teaches
you how to use all the features.
8
Microwave Time Cooking
8
Sequence Cooking
9
Instant Cook
9
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme 10
Automatic Operations
2. COOKING GUIDE
This section is at the back of the manual,
it contains the more commonly used information
such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil
to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking
and manual cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation
manual carefully, the automatic cooking
menus programmed into your new oven have been
carefully developed to give optimum results when the step by
step instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance,
please again consider our full range of Sharp
products.
11
Sensor Instant Action
11
Sensor Cook
12
Quick and Easy Meals
13
Melt/Soften
14
Express Defrost
15
Easy Defrost
16
Other Convenient Features
17
Less/More Setting
17
Timer
18
Info
19
Alarm
22
Care and Cleaning
23
Service Call Check
23
Specifications
23
Quick Reference Guide
1
1
11
Notes for Automatic Operations
Cooking Guides
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. See page 5 for the installation
instructions.
Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 15 cm. See page 5 for the other necessary spaces.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired
by an authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician.
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than an
authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation which
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange
must be made by a service centre approved by SHARP.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been
scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled
eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See Page 2. Use only
microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page 23.
Other warnings
1. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
2. To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered
to be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.
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3. This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.
4. Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
5. Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when
removing food from the oven.
6. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while
the oven is operating.
7. Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
8. Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough
heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
9. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
10. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open
popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
11. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any
hot surfaces or sharp edges.
12. To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
13. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
14. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
15. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO
DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.
* Cook eggs in shells. This can cause the
egg to "explode", which may damage
the oven or cause injury to yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn
* Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
microwave safe glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
Baby food
* Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and teat
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Food with filling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Use a deep microwave safe glass
bowl when cooking liquids or cereals
to prevent boiling over.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air
tight containers.
Liquids
(Beverages)
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
on page O.
Canned foods
* Remove food from can.
* Heat or cook food while in cans.
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)
* Overcook as they may catch fire.
Meats
* Use a microwave proof roasting rack
to collect drained juices.
* Place meat directly on the turntable for
cooking.
Utensils
* Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal reflects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
Aluminium foil
* Use to shield food to prevent over
cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or
keep clear of cavity walls.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the cavity.
Browning dish
* Place a suitable insulator such as a
microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.
* Exceed the preheating time recommended by the manufacturer. Excessive preheating can cause the glass
turntable to shatter and/or damage
internal parts of the oven.
General
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an
absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,
damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage,
please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP
and repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller stay
3) Operation manual and Cook book
3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring
it is located firmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and
turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. It should not be installed in any area
where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven
should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings.
Allow a space of at least 15cm on the top, 10cm on both sides and 5cm at the rear of the oven for adequate
air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be
720mm(W) x 460mm(H) x 498mm(D).
When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, a Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J39S (stainless steel),
is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen. The kit is available from your
retailer. Read carefully the installation instructions for the built- in kit before installation. This built-in kit has
been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built-in kit.
If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and a suitable
heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit caused by heat.
WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in
an emergency.
5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or
personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.
The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.
6. This appliance must be earthed.
7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
OVEN DIAGRAM
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1. Door open button
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9. Touch control panel (See page 6)
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
15. Menu label
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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times
when cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
Indicators
Touch Control Panel Layout
SENSOR INSTANT ACTION
PADS
Press to select 5 Sensor
Reheat options.
SENSOR COOK PADS
Press to select Sensor
Cook menus.
EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select
the Easy Defrost menu.
EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.
MELT SOFTEN PAD
Press to select
the Melt Soften menu.
QUICK AND EASY MEALS
PAD
Press to select the Quick
and Easy Meals menu.
NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time,
clock time, weight of food.
POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking result
for automatic operations.
INFO/TIMER PAD
Press to select demonstration
mode, child lock, clock, auto
start, info on pads or timer. Press
to see the cooking information.
STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking;
press twice to cancel cooking
programme.
INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
Press once to cook for 1
minute at HIGH or increase
by 1 minute multiples by
pressing numerous times
during cooking.
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BEFORE OPERATING
* This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE.
To assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display.
In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated.
Getting Started
Step
1
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Plug the oven into a power point and
switch on the power.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.
STOP
CLEAR
2
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Press the INFO/TIMER pad and the
number 3.
Display
INFO
TIMER
1
Enter the correct time of day by
pressing the numbers in sequence.
2
The dots (:) will flash on and off.
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45),
display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
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will appear in the
MANUAL OPERATIONS
Microwave Time Cooking
This is a manual cooking feature, first
enter the cooking time then the power
level.
There are eleven different power
levels. You can programme up to 99
minutes, 99 seconds.
This variable cooking control allows
you to select the rate of microwave
cooking.
After cooking, the fan will continue to
operate. COOLING may be displayed
when the door is opened or STOP/
CLEAR pad is pressed while fan is
operating.
Display
Power level
100P
90P
80P
70P
60P
50P
40P
30P
20P
10P
0P
Examples
High
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Raw meat, Vegetables,
Rice or Pasta
Medium High Delicate Food such as
Eggs or Seafood.
Medium
Medium Low Defrost, Softening butter
Low
Keep food warm
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
2
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer begins to count down.
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
2
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press six times).
POWER
LEVEL
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
x6
3
The timer begins to count down.
If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
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Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one
variable power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 3 minutes on 100%.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
2
3
Select desired power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50%
press six times).
POWER
LEVEL
x6
For second sequence, enter desired
cooking time.
If power is not selected, the oven will
operate at 100% power.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,
4
the second sequence will
appear and the timer will
begin counting down to zero
again.
Instant Cook™
For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.
Step
Procedure
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
1
Pad Order
Display
INSTANT COOK
START
Within 3 minutes of closing the door,
cooking completion or pressing the
STOP/CLEAR pad.
The timer begins to count down.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.
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Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Microwave time can be added during a manual cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.
(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
2
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press six times).
POWER
LEVEL
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
x6
3
4
The timer starts to count down.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad twice to increase the cooking
time by two minutes.
INSTANT COOK
START
x2
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
Notes for Automatic Operations
1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or
paper towel prior to cooking on any SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or SENSOR COOK menus.
2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or SENSOR COOK menus.
3. When cooking small quantities of food on SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or SENSOR COOK menus, the food
may be cooked without displaying any remaining cooking time or requiring any operations during the cooking.
4. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to
achieve the best result.
may
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or
be displayed.
5. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer
to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section.
6. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad
once (for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 17.
7. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
8. To avoid children's misuse, each SENSOR INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a
preceding operation.
9. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY
DEFROST or defrost manually.
will be displayed if:
10.
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE or MELT/SOFTEN MENU
GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
11. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example, 1.65kg
would become 1.7kg. When entering the weight of Butter, Chocolate and Cream Cheese, round off the
weight to the nearest 0.01kg (10g).
12. After cooking, the fan will continue to operate. COOLING may be displayed when the door is opened or
STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed while fan is operating.
Sensor Instant Action
SENSOR INSTANT ACTION will automatically compute the power level
and cooking time. SENSOR INSTANT ACTION has 5 reheat options.
To select a menu, press the desired SENSOR INSTANT ACTION pad.
Follow the instructions provided in the SENSOR INSTANT ACTION
MENU GUIDE on page 3 of the cooking guide.
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 Dinner Plate.
Step
Procedure
Press the REHEAT DINNER PLATE
pad.
Pad Order
Display
REHEAT
DINNER PLATE
x1
After about 2 sec.
1
* When the sensor detects the
vapour from the food, the remaining
reheating time will appear.
(eg. remaining reheating time is
approximately 25 sec.)
The timer begins to count down.
When the cooking time reaches zero,
STAND, COVERED, 5 MIN will be displayed.
NOTE:
When using REHEAT SOUP pad, press once for Thin Soup, press twice for Thick Soup.
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Sensor Cook
FRESH VEGETABLES
1. Hard Vegetables
2. Soft Vegetables
FROZEN VEGETABLES
1. Mixed Small Vegetables
2. Mixed Chunky Vegetables
RICE/PASTA
JACKET POTATO
1. White Rice
1. Jacket Potato
2. Dry Pasta
3. Fresh Pasta
4. Frozen Pasta
SENSOR COOK will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. SENSOR COOK has 4
categories. To select a menu, press the desired SENSOR COOK pad until the menu of your choice is
displayed. Follow the instructions provided in the SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE on pages 4 - 5 of the
cooking guide.
* Suppose you want to use Sensor Cook to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
Step
1
Procedure
Pad Order
Press the JACKET POTATO pad
once.
JACKET
POTATO
x1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
2
3
Display
INSTANT COOK
START
* When the sensor detects the vapour
from the food, the remaining cooking
time will appear.
(eg. remaining cooking time is
approximately 3 min. 30 sec.)
The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and will
stop. TURN, OVER will be displayed.
PRESS, START will be displayed.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
4
The cooking time will begin counting
to zero, when it reaches zero, the
oven will "beep".
STAND, COVERED, 3-10MIN,
FOIL will be displayed repeatedly.
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Quick and Easy Meals
1. Garlic Prawns
2. Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves
3. San Choy Bau
4. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
5. Chicken Cacciatore
6. Lemon Fish Fillets
QUICK AND EASY MEALS allows you to cook 6 popular
recipes. Follow the instructions provided in the QUICK
AND EASY MEALS RECIPES on pages 6 - 7 of the
cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to cook Lemon Fish Fillets.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
1
Press the QUICK AND EASY MEALS
pad until the desired menu is displayed
(for Lemon Fish Fillets press six times).
QUICK AND
EASY MEALS
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
x6
2
3
Display
The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and will
stop. TURN, OVER will be displayed
repeatedly.
Open the door. Turn fish over.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
PRESS START will be displayed.
INSTANT COOK
START
The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" and will stop.
STAND, COVERED, 3 MIN,
GARNISH, WITH, LEMON, RIND will
be displayed repeatedly.
4
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Melt/Soften
1. Butter
2. Chocolate
3. Cream Cheese
4. Ice Cream
MELT/SOFTEN allows you to melt 4 recipes. Follow the instructions
provided in the MELT/SOFTEN MENU GUIDE on page 8 of the cooking
guides.
* Suppose you want to melt 0.2 kg Chocolate.
Step
1
Procedure
Pad Order
Press the MELT SOFTEN pad until
the desired menu is displayed
(for Chocolate press twice).
MELT
SOFTEN
Display
x2
Press the number pads to enter weight.
2
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
3
4
The cooking time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and will stop.
STIR will be displayed repeatedly.
Open the door. Stir.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
PRESS START will be displayed.
INSTANT COOK
START
5
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".
STIR will be displayed repeatedly.
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Express Defrost
1. Fish Fillets
2. Chicken Fillets
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU
GUIDE on page 9 of the cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
Step
1
Procedure
Pad Order
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST
pad until the desired menu is
displayed (for Chicken Fillets
press twice).
EXPRESS
DEFROST
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
x2
2
3
Display
The defrosting time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and stop. TURN, OVER, SEPA-,
RATE, INTO, PIECES, SHIELD,
WARM, PORTION will be displayed
repeatedly.
PRESS, START will be displayed
repeatedly.
Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces
and shield warm portion.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
4
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches zero,
the oven will "beep". S T A N D ,
COVERED, 10 MIN, FOIL will be
displayed repeatedly.
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Easy Defrost
1. Mince
2. Steak/Chops
3. Chicken Pieces
4. Whole Chicken
5. Roast Meat
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power
and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU
GUIDE on page 0 of the cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
1
Press the EASY DEFROST pad
until the desired menu is
displayed (for Chicken Pieces
press three times).
EASY
DEFROST
2
x3
Press the number pads to enter
weight.
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
3
4
Display
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will "beep"
4 times and stop. REMOVE, DE-,
FROSTED, PORTION, TURN, OVER,
SHIELD, WARM, PORITON will be
displayed repeatedly.
Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces
and shield warm portion.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
PRESS START will be displayed
repeatedly.
INSTANT COOK
START
5
The defrosting time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep". STAND, COVERED, 5-15
MIN, FOIL will be displayed repeatedly.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
Less/More Setting
The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the
cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less)
cooking time.
The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– SENSOR INSTANT ACTION – MELT SOFTEN
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– SENSOR COOK
– EASY DEFROST
– QUICK AND EASY MEALS
(1) SENSOR INSTANT ACTION
To adjust cooking time press POWER LEVEL pad after pressing menu pad within 2 seconds.
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 serve of Dinner Plate for less time than the standard setting.
Step
1
2
Procedure
Press the REHEAT DINNER
PLATE pad once.
Pad Order
Display
REHEAT
DINNER PLATE
x1
Press the POWER LEVEL pad
twice within 2 seconds.
POWER
LEVEL
x2
(2) SENSOR COOK/QUICK AND EASY MEALS/MELT SOFTEN/EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
To adjust cooking time press POWER LEVEL pad before pressing INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.
Step
1
2
Procedure
Press the EASY DEFROST pad
three times for Chicken Pieces.
Pad Order
EASY
DEFROST
x3
Press the number pads to enter
weight.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad
once.
POWER
LEVEL
3
4
Display
x1
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
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Timer
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:
timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.
timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase
simply press STOP/CLEAR.
* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Enter desired time.
1
PRESS, START, OR, SELECT,
POWER will be displayed.
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
Press the INFO/TIMER pad.
INFO
TIMER
2
The timer begins to count down.
When the timer reaches zero, the
oven will "beep".
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Info
INFO
TIMER
The INFO feature has 6 different programs.
Demonstration Mode
This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations.
* To demonstrate.
Step
Procedure
Press the INFO/TIMER pad.
1
2
3
INFO
TIMER
DEMO, PRESS 1, LOCK, PRESS 2,
CLOCK, PRESS 3, AUTO START,
PRESS 4, INFO ON, PADS, PRESS
DESIRED, PAD will be displayed
repeatedly.
DEMO, MODE, TO TURN, ON,
PRESS, START will be displayed
repeatedly.
Press the number 1 pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
Display
Pad Order
INSTANT COOK
START
DEMO, MICRO-, WAVE, OVEN will
be displayed repeatedly.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven.
* Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook.
After step 3 for Demonstration Mode.
Step
4
Procedure
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
Pad Order
Display
INSTANT COOK
START
The cooking time will begin counting
down to zero at ten times the speed.
* To cancel the Demonstration Mode.
After step 2 for Demonstration Mode.
Step
3
Procedure
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
Display
Pad Order
INSTANT COOK
START
The time of day will appear in the display.
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Child Lock
If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced.
To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.
* To set the Child Lock.
After step 1 for Demonstration Mode on page 19.
Step
2
3
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Press the number 2 pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
The time of day will appear in the display.
The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".
* To cancel the Child Lock.
After step 2 for Child Lock.
Step
3
Procedure
Pad Order
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
Display
The time of day will appear in the display.
The oven is ready to use.
Clock Setting
To set the present time of day. See page 7.
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Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically.
* Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes at 50% power level at 4:30. (AM or PM)
(Check that the correct time of day is displayed.)
After step 1 for Demonstration Mode on page 19.
Step
2
Procedure
Display
Pad Order
Press the number 4 pad.
Enter the desired start time.
3
The dots (:) will flash on and off.
4
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
Enter the desired cooking time.
5
6
Set the desired cooking mode.
(for microwave cooking at 50% power
level, press the POWER LEVEL pad
6 times)
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
POWER
LEVEL
x6
INSTANT COOK
START
The oven will start cooking at 4:30.
7
The timer begins to count down. When
the timer reaches zero, all indicators
will go off and the oven will "beep".
NOTE:
If the door is opened after step 7, close the door and press the START pad to continue with Auto Start.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel Auto Start.
The correct time of day must be set before using Auto Start, see clock setting on page 7.
AUTO START can be set in manual microwave cooking only.
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Info on Pads
Each pad carries useful guide.
* To get the guide for FRESH VEGETABLES pad. After step 1 for Demonstration Mode on page 19.
Step
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
Press the FRESH VEGETABLES pad.
FRESH
VEVETABLES
PRESS, TO, SELECT, 1-2, PRESET,
FRESH, VEGE-, TABLE, MENUS
will be displayed twice.
2
The guide message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day.
If you want to cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Help
Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint.
If you wish to check, press the INFO/TIMER pad whenever HELP is lit in the display.
Alarm
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times and
REMOVE FOOD will be displayed in the display after 1 minute.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 2 minutes and 3 minutes.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it
could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.
Exterior:
The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
Door:
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Touch Control Panel:
Wipe the panel with a slightly dampened cloth with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.
Interior walls:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. After use wipe the waveguide cover
in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin
to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Roller Stay:
Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service:
1. Does the display light up?
YES _______ NO _______
2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on?
YES _______ NO _______
3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven
lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad once.
A. Does the oven lamp come on?
YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work?
YES _______ NO _______
(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)
C. Does the turntable rotate?
YES _______ NO _______
(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)
D. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK
indicator go off?
YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot?
YES _______ NO _______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.
NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page 19 for detail.)
2. In high / medium high power, output power will gradually be reduced to avoid overheating.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage:
Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Consumption:
1.15kW*, 5.0 A*(IEC test procedure)
AC Power Requirement:
1.90 kW, 8.0 A
Output Power:
1200 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency:
2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions:
520mm(W) x 310mm(H) x 442mm(D)
Depth with the door open:
826mm
Cooking Uniformity:
Turntable (ø320mm tray) system
Weight:
Approx. 12 kg
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.2007
** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International
Standard CISPR11.
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HINTS
• Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower,
broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems are
tougher than the flower, so this will ensure even cooking.
• Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are
not suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• Remember: When melting chocolate in the microwave
oven, it holds its shape until stirred. Refer to MELT/
SOFTEN MENU GUIDE on page 8 for instructions.
• Jams and chutneys are great when made in the microwave,
as they retain their colour and flavour.
As cooking time is so short, less evaporation occurs.
Therefore pectin or a jam setting agent is required to make
jam set.
• To obtain more juice from oranges, lemons or limes, prick
skin, microwave 30 seconds on HIGH and stand 2 minutes
before squeezing.
• Warm jam for a quick glaze. Heat 2-3 tablespoons for 30
seconds on HIGH; strain if necessary while hot.
• Soften cream cheese for dips or beating by removing foil
wrapper and cooking for 1 minute on MEDIUM LOW.
• To melt marshmallows, place 100 g in a large bowl. Cook
for 30 seconds on HIGH.
• To dissolve gelatine, mix 1 teaspoon gelatine with 2
tablespoons water and cook for 20-30 seconds on HIGH.
Stir well.
• To blanch almonds place 100 g in a bowl with 1 cup of
water. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.
• If brown sugar becomes hard, simply soften in the
microwave oven. Place a cup at a time in a bowl with a slice
of bread. Cover with plastic wrap and cook for 40 seconds
on HIGH.
• Soften 6-8 honey-snap biscuits for 30 seconds on HIGH.
Shape into base of patty dish for quick tartlet cases.
• Place a chocolate after-dinner mint on top of 6 patty cakes;
arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about 50-60
seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Gently spread chocolate mint evenly over patty cake for a
quick icing.
To soften honey, remove metal lid from jar and microwave
on HIGH for 30 seconds.
Stuffed mushrooms are a terrific idea. Provided the filling
is cooked, twelve mushrooms placed on a layer of paper
towel will take approximately 3 minutes to heat on HIGH.
To remove odours, place 1-litre water with slice of lemon
or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the micro wave.
Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH.
As microwave cooking time is so quick, food should be
seasoned to taste with herbs and spices after cooking.
To peel a tomato, pierce the skin with a fork 3-4 times.
Place on a rack and cook for 45-60 seconds on HIGH.
Stand for 3 minutes before peeling.
Lightly prick the skin of chicken before cooking. This
prevents the loud popping noises.
Peeling garlic is made easier by placing a clove in the
microwave for 10 seconds on HIGH.
Pierce the skin of chicken livers with a fork before cooking
to prevent popping of the internal fat. Cover with paper
towel when cooking.
The flavour of wine in food is highlighted with the short
microwave cooking time, so adjust the quantity to your
taste.
Tomato sauce can be warmed for 30 seconds on HIGH to
give it a pouring consistency. (ensure lid is removed.)
When cooking sauces in the microwave use less liquid:
the absence of direct heat means sauces do not reduce as
much as stovetop-prepared sauces.
Rice and pasta cook well in small quantities. Use a large
container to prevent boiling over.
FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in the
microwave – for shielding, not covering. It must not come
in contact with the walls of the microwave.
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Foil directs microwave energy away from delicate or thin
areas of food, toward areas that need more cooking. It is
essential for even defrosting. Place foil over the thawed
sections, allowing the frozen portions to continue
defrosting.
• To enhance the colour and flavour when roasting chicken,
mix some brown sugar, honey and a little soy sauce
together and brush both sides of poultry before and during
cooking.
• To blanch vegetables for freezing, place 150 g of vegetables
in a dish with 1 tablespoon of water.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1/3 of the usual cooking time.
After cooking, immerse immediately in iced water, package,
label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Do not add salt to vegetables before cooking, as salt
draws out the moisture and causes vegetables to
toughen.
COMMONLY ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. They
certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the
outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5 cm
in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from all sides. With
large foods, energy creates heat in the outer layer; then the
heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does
conventionally. A few foods may appear to cook more on the
inside. One example is an egg. Energy penetrates to the
centre, where the fatty yolk becomes hotter than the white,
and cooks quicker.
YOU CAN'T USE METAL IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.
False. Metal reflects microwaves; the oven itself is made of
metal so microwave energy can't escape. Inside the oven,
metal slows cooking because it keeps energy from reaching
parts of the food. You can use the reflective properties of
metal to protect foods which might overcook in some areas.
DISHES DON'T GET HOT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.
Keep your oven mitts handy. A microwave-safe utensil will
not be heated by microwave energy, but it will become hot
from contact with hot food. Heat tends to equalise. A warm
object heats the air around it, like a radiator in a cool room.
When food becomes hot, some of this heat is transferred to
the dish.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
As a general guide:
HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages,
bacon and sauces.
MEDIUM HIGH – for roasting lamb, roasting chicken and
fish fillets.
MEDIUM – is for roasting beef, pork and simmering; great
for casseroles or stews and cooking seafood.
MEDIUM LOW – allows you to defrost.
LOW – is used to keep foods warm once they are cooked.
• The more food in the microwave oven, the longer it takes
to cook.
• Reduce liquids in a microwave recipe because there is not
as much evaporation, due to the shorter cooking time.
• Reduce seasonings slightly because flavours will be
unbalanced by quantity of liquid. Do not add salt until the
end of the cooking process.
• Microwaves cook from the outside to the centre, so when
arranging foods always place the thicker or more dense
portions of food at the outside, with the thinner, lessdense pieces on the inside.
• Foil can be used in the microwave oven successfully.
Just remember two rules:
(a) There must be at least half of the food
exposed to the microwaves.
(b) Do not let the foil touch the sides of the oven.
Use foil to shield thinner parts of food when defrosting, to
prevent over-cooking and drying out.
• All food continues to cook after it leaves the micro wave
oven because the heat is stored in the food and not in the
oven.
Standing time required will vary according to the volume
and density of food.
e.g. Fish and vegetables – 1-5 minutes
Cakes – 3-10 minutes
Roasts – 10-15 minutes
Cover foods with a lid or foil when standing.
• When reheating foods always cover with a lid, plastic
wrap or paper towel to prevent foods from drying out.
Reheat on MEDIUM for best results.
• Always pierce food that has a membrane – for example
eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and kidneys.
• Remember to cover vegetables with a lid or plastic wrap
when cooking.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
SPOON MEASURES
1 tablespoon
=
1 teaspoon
=
1
/2 teaspoon
=
1
/4 teaspoon
=
DEFROSTING
20 mL
5 mL
2.5 mL
1.25 mL
Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven
is not only faster than any other method but it can also give
better results.
Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices.
LIQUID MEASURES
Cups
1 cup
/2 cup
1
/3 cup
1
/4 cup
1
Metric
=
=
=
=
250 mL
125 mL
80 mL
60 mL
With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before you
plan to cook it, thus preserving the quality.
Imperial
=
=
=
=
8 fl. oz.
4 fl. oz.
2.5 fl. oz.
2 fl. oz.
CUP MEASURES
Metric
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup icing sugar
1 cup butter/margarine
1 cup honey/golden syrup
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup crushed biscuits
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup mixed fruit
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
140 g
250 g
185 g
185 g
250 g
375 g
60 g
125 g
220 g
185 g
125 g
90 g
Imperial
41/2 oz.
8 oz.
6 oz.
6 oz.
8 oz.
12 oz.
2 oz.
4 oz.
7 oz.
6 oz.
4 oz.
3 oz.
DRY INGREDIENTS
Metric
15 g
30 g
60 g
90 g
125 g
185 g
250 g
500 g
1000 g (1 kg)
Imperial
1
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
/2 oz.
1 oz.
2 oz.
3 oz.
4 oz.
6 oz.
8 oz.
1 lb.
2 lb.
NOTE
• Recipes in this book use standard metric equipment
approved by the Australian Standards Association.
• All spoon and cup measures are level.
• All recipes in this book that include eggs require 55 g
unless otherwise specified.
Microwave thawing doesn't mean a lot of fuss, but some
attention is needed to make sure that parts of food do not
start to cook before the centre is thawed. MEDIUM LOW is
fast enough to be convenient but gentle enough to give good
results.
POULTRY
Start thawing poultry breast-side down; shield warm areas
and turn over halfway through defrosting. Let poultry stand
30 to 60 minutes after thawing, until giblets and neck can be
removed and breast meat under wings is completely thawed.
CUTS OF MEAT
Break up or separate minced beef, cubed meat, chicken
pieces or fish fillets after one-third of thawing time.
Remove any thawed pieces. Place remainder in baking dish
to complete thawing. Turn over roasts, steaks, chops or
chicken. Separate as soon as possible.
JOINTS
Turn over large roasts halfway through defrosting. As you
turn, touch the meat to find warm areas and shield these with
small pieces of foil. Let roasts stand 30 to 45 minutes after
defrosting time. Thaw meats and poultry only until they can
be pierced in the centre with a skewer. Surface or cavity
should feel cool but not icy. Cook as soon as possible to
prevent loss of juices.
REHEATING
Foods reheated in the microwave oven taste freshly cooked,
not reheated. Suit the power level to the food. A bowl of
leftover vegetables can be reheated at HIGH, while lasagne,
which contains sensitive cheese and cannot be stirred,
should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH or MEDIUM.
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CASSEROLES
Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Stir several times
during reheating, especially if casserole has been
refrigerated. If casserole cannot be stirred, reheat at
MEDIUM.
MEATS
Medium to thin slices reheat best. Cover meat with sauce
or gravy. Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat.
Reheat on MEDIUM.
PLATES OF FOOD
Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky vegetables
to outside of the plate. Place quick-to-heat foods in the
centre. Cover with microwave plastic wrap. Reheat on
MEDIUM.
VEGETABLES
Wrap large, whole vegetables in microwave plastic wrap.
Cover dishes of vegetables and stir during reheating, if
possible.
TOASTING
ALMONDS
Place 100 g almonds in a glass dish; cook for 3-31/2 minutes
on HIGH, or until golden brown. Stir almonds every minute
during cooking.
SESAME SEEDS
Place 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a glass bowl; cook for 2-3
minutes on HIGH, or until golden. Stir every minute.
RECONSTITUTING DRIED FOODS
DRIED FRUITS
Place 1 cup of fruit in a bowl, cover with cold water,
and cook for 41/2-5 minutes on HIGH. Stand covered for
5 minutes before using.
DRIED MUSHROOMS
Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly, 8-10
minutes on LOW.
REHEATING CONVENIENCE
– FOOD CHART
DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE
FOOD
AMOUNT
MICROWAVE TIME AND POWER LEVEL
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
STANDING TIME
—
Beverage (room temp.)
250mL per cup
1 cup
2 cups
1 minute on HIGH (100%)
2 minutes on HIGH (100%)
Stir after heating.
Canned Food (room temp.)
(e.g. Spaghetti, Baked Beans)
1 cup
2 cups
1 1/2 minutes on HIGH (100%)
4 minutes on HIGH (100%)
Place food in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. Stir halfway.
1-3 minutes
Canned Soup (room temp)
250mL per cup (thin soup)
1 cup
2 cups
1 1/2 minutes on HIGH (100%)
2 1/2 minutes on HIGH (100%)
Place food in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. Stir halfway.
—
Meat Pie (refrigerated)
Individual 180g each
1 pie
4 pies
5 minutes on MEDIUM (50%)
10 minutes on MEDIUM (50%)
Place directly on turntable, face side down. Cover with paper
towel. Turn over halfway.
3 minutes
Pizza (refrigerated)
90g per slice
1 slice
2 slices
1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
1 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Place on paper towel. Place directly on turntable.
Dinner Plate (refrigerated)
350g-400g per serve
1 serve
3 1/2 -4 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Slice potato. Cover plate with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times
with a skewer. Place directly on turntable. Allow to stand.
5 minutes
Casserole (refrigerated)
250g per serve
1 serve
2 serves
2 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Place directly on
turntable. Stir halfway. Allow to stand, then stir.
1-3 minutes
Frozen Rice/Pasta Dinners
(e.g. Lasange, Risotto)
300-500g
8-9 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Remove from foil container. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Allow to stand.
2 minutes
—
Croissants (frozen)
1
2
40-45 seconds on MEDIUM LOW (30%)
1 minute 10 seconds on MEDIUM LOW (30%)
Place between paper towels. Place directly on the turntable.
Fruit Pie individual (frozen)
135g each
1
2
2 1/2-3 minutes on MEDIUM LOW (30%)
4-4 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW (30%)
Remove from foil container. Place on a plate and then onto
the turntable. Allow to stand.
2 minutes
3 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) followed by
3-3 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW (30%)
Remove from foil container. Place on dinner plate. Allow to
stand.
2 minutes
400g
Danish Pastry whole
(frozen)
NOTE: Room Temperature
Refrigerator Temperature
Frozen Temperature
+20°C
+3°C
-18°C
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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART
RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART
1. Wash and strain rice before measuring amounts.
2. Place rice/pasta in a medium/large microwave safe bowl with water. Cook
uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before
straining any remaining water and serving.
1. Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
2. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining any water and serving.
VEGETABLE
AMOUNT
MICROWAVE TIME
AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Beans (green, cut)
Broccoli
500 g
500 g
9 /2 minutes
91/2 minutes
Carrots (whole)
Carrots (sliced)
Cauliflower
500 g
500 g
500 g
9 minutes
91/2 minutes
91/2 minutes
Corn on the Cob
Peas (green)
Spinach
4 pieces
500 g
250 g
9 minutes
9 minutes
5 minutes
500 g
9 minutes
Mixed Vegetables
(i.e. carrots, beans
and corn kernels)
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
OTHER INGREDIENTS MICROWAVE TIME AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
FOOD
1
Pasta
1 Cup
2 Cups
4 Cups
White Rice 1 Cup
2 Cups
4 Cups
Brown Rice 1 Cup
Quick Oats 1 Cup
Break apart as soon as
possible. Arrange with flower
towards the centre.
Stir halfway through.
Stir halfway through.
Break apart as soon as
possible. Arrange with flower
towards the centre.
Break apart as soon as
possible.
2 cups Hot Water
4 cups Hot Water
6 cups Hot Water
2 cups Hot Water
4 cups Hot Water
6 cups Hot Water
21/2 cups Hot Water
21/4 cups Milk
12 minutes
14 minutes
18 minutes
14 minutes
20 minutes
28 minutes
28 minutes
6 minutes
GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS
Break apart as soon as
possible.
SCRAMBLED EGG GUIDE
Place butter, eggs and milk in a small/medium microwave safe bowl.
Beat with a fork until well combined and yolks of eggs are completely
stirred in. Cook uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking.
Egg(s)
Butter
Milk
MICROWAVE TIME AT
MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
1
2
3
4
1 tsp
2 tsp
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
2 tbsp
1
/4 cup
1 minute
1 minutes 30 seconds
2 minutes 30 seconds
3 minutes
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MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
1. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid.
2. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving.
VEGETABLE
AMOUNT
MICROWAVE TIME
AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Asparagus
(halved)
Beans
(top and tailed)
500 g
5-51/2 minutes
500 g
6 minutes
Broccoli
(uniform florets)
Brussels
sprouts
Cabbage
(shredded)
500 g
5-6 minutes
500 g
51/2-6 minutes
500 g
51/2 minutes
Carrots
(sliced)
500 g
Cauliflower
(uniform florets)
500 g
Corn on the
Cob
Mushrooms
(quartered)
6 minutes
6-7 minutes
2 pieces
7 minutes
4 pieces
15 minutes
500 g
5-51/2 minutes
COOKING PROCEDURE
Place in a shallow microwave safe dish.
Cover. Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with 1
tablespoon of water. Cover. Stand for 3
minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish. Cover.
Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish. Cover.
Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with 2
tablespoons of water. Cover. Stand for 3
minutes.
Place in a shallow microwave safe dish.
Cover. Stand for 3 minutes (cook for
longer for less crunch).
Place in a shallow casserole dish with 1
tablespoon of water. Cover. Stand for 3
minutes.
Rinse corn under cold water. Place corn in
husk and place directly on the turntable.
Turn over during cooking. Stand for 3 minutes.
Rinse corn under cold water. Place corn in
husk and place directly on the turntable.
Turn over during cooking. Stand for 5 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with 2
tablespoons of butter. Cover. Stand for 3
minutes.
VEGETABLE
AMOUNT
MICROWAVE TIME
AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Peas (green;
top and tailed)
500 g
4-41/2 minutes
4 medium
9 minutes
4 small
7 minutes
Pumpkin
(2cm cubes)
Spinach
(shredded)
500 g
6 minutes
500 g
5-51/2 minutes
Snow Peas
(top and tailed)
500 g
31/2-4 minutes
Squash
(whole)
Sweet Potato
(2cm cubes)
Zucchini
(sliced or
quartered)
500 g
5-51/2 minutes
500 g
8 minutes
Potatoes Jacket
Potatoes Baked
500 g
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5 minutes
COOKING PROCEDURE
Place in a shallow casserole dish with
1 tablespoon of water and 1 teaspoon
of sugar. Cover. Stand for 3 minutes.
Pierce with a fork. Turn over during
cooking. Stand for 3 minutes.
Peel and quarter potatoes. Cook in a
dish with 1/3 cup water. Cook covered.
Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish.
Cover. Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with
2 tablespoons of water. Cover. Stand
for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with 1
tablespoon of water. Cover. Stand for 3
minutes (cook for longer for less crunch).
Pierce with a fork. Place in a shallow
casserole dish. Cover. Stand for 3 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish.
Cover. Stand for 5 minutes.
Place in a shallow casserole dish with
1 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon
of butter. Cover. Stand for 3 minutes.
MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART
AMOUNT
FOOD
MICROWAVE TIME AND
POWER LEVEL
BEEF
Medium
1 kg
Well done
1 kg
PORK
Well done
1 kg
25 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
LAMB
Medium
1 kg
Well done
1 kg
13-15 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
16-18 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
CHICKEN
Whole
1 kg
22 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
Pieces (legs)
500 g
12 minutes
on MEDIUM (50%)
18-20 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
25-28 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
INSTRUCTIONS
Season with cracked pepper. Place fat-side down on a
microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Stand covered with foil before carving.
15 minutes
Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a
microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Stand covered with foil before carving.
15 minutes
Season with "Season All" or as desired. Place fat-side down
on a microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway through
cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.
15 minutes
Brush with melted butter. Season as desired. Place chicken
breast-side down on a microwave safe rack. Turn over and
shield wings and legs halfway through cooking. Stand
covered with foil before carving.
Season as desired. Place chicken skin-side down on a
microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Stand covered with foil before serving.
15 minutes
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CHARTS
DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES
FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Procedure:
1. Remove wrapping from meat.
2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield.
3. Defrost using MEDIUM LOW power level (30%).
4. Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak, mince.
Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting.
DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES
FOR MEAT AND POULTRY
CUT
MICROWAVE TIME
STANDING TIME
BEEF (Roast)
Steaks
Minced Beef
5-7 minutes/500 g
5-7 minutes/500 g
5-7 minutes/500 g
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
5-10 minutes
PORK (Roast)
Chops
Ribs
Minced Pork
4-6 minutes/500 g
4-6 minutes/500 g
5-7 minutes/500 g
5-7 minutes/500 g
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
5-10 minutes
5-10 minutes
LAMB (Roast)
Shoulder
Chops
4-6 minutes/500 g
31/2-51/2 minutes/500 g
5-7 minutes/500 g
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces
5-7 minutes/500 g
4-6 minutes/500 g
SEAFOOD
MICROWAVE TIME
STANDING TIME
PROCEDURES
Whole Fish
5-7 minutes/500 g
10 minutes
Shield head and tail
with foil.
Turn over and shield
any warm area halfway
through defrosting.
Scallops
4-6 minutes/500 g
5 minutes
Turn over halfway
through defrosting.
Separate as soon as
possible.
Prawns
31/2-51/2 minutes/
500 g
5 minutes
Turn over halfway
through defrosting.
Separate as soon as
possible.
BREAD
MICROWAVE TIME
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Bread Rolls
15-20 seconds
25-30 seconds
35-40 seconds
15-20 seconds per roll
PIES
MICROWAVE TIME
Individual
Whole
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
2-3 minutes
6-7 minutes
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PROCEDURES
Place bread between 2 pieces
of paper towel. Place directly on
the turntable.
PROCEDURES
Remove from packaging.
Place between paper towel
on a rack. Turn over halfway.
Allow to stand 2 minutes.
JAM
CASHEW FUDGE
STRAWBERRY JAM
Serves 8
125 g butter
100 g packet choc bits
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 cup 125 g chopped cashews
1x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk (unsalted)
1
1 cup brown sugar
/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the butter, golden syrup,
condensed milk and sugar. Mix well. Cook for 6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH
(70%), stirring every minute. To avoid a grainy texture, do not scrape the
undissovled sugar crystals from the sides down into the bowl during cooking.
2. Stir in the choc bits, cashews and vanilla essence.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 28x18cm lamington tin.
4. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.
PUMPKIN PIE
2 punnets strawberries
1
/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar
1. Wash, hull and cut the strawberries in half.
2. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the strawberries and lemon
juice. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes on HIGH (100%).
3. Add the sugar and mix well. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Caution: watch the jam closely the entire
cooking time to ensure it does not boil over.
4. To test that the jam sets place 1 teaspoon on a small plate and let it cool. If it
gels slightly, it is set.
5. Pour the jam into hot sterilised jars, seal and label.
Serves 8
MIXED BERRY AND
APPLE JAM
CRUST
60 g butter or margarine
1 cup crushed sweet biscuits
1
/4 cup brown sugar
FILLING
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the frozen mixed berries,
apples and juice. Cover with plastic cling-wrap and cook for 13 minutes on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
2. Add the sugar and stir well. Cook, uncovered for 18 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (70%), stirring twice during cooking and then once again after cooking
is complete.
3. To test that the jam sets, place 1 teaspoon on a small plate and let it cool. If
it gels slightly, it is set.
4. Pour the jam into hot sterilised jars, seal and label.
1. To make the pie crust, place the butter in a medium pyrex dish. Cook for 40
seconds on HIGH (100%) until the butter is melted.
2. Add the biscuit crumbs and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Press the mixture firmly
into the bottom and side of a 23cm microwave safe pie dish. Cook for 3
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) until hot. Set aside to cool completely.
3. To make the filling add the cream cheese in a large microwave safe glass
bowl.
Cook for 1 minute on MEDIUM (50%) until soft.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer,
until smooth and well blended. Cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)
until hot and thick, stirring every minute.
5. Pour the filling into cooled crust. Cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM (50%)
until the filling is firm to touch, centre may appear soft set.
6. Refrigerate until completely set. Serve with cream or ice cream.
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Makes approximately 2 x 500g jars.
600 g frozen mixed berries
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
1
/2 cup apple juice
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
1
/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
250g cream cheese
1 cup cooked pumpkin
3
/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
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DESSERTS
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
CARAMEL RICE PUDDING
Serves 4-6
1 cup Arborio rice
3 cups hot water
395 g can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
Cinnamon sugar, to garnish
300ml cream
6 slices white bread, crusts removed
1
/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Butter for spreading
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons fruit jam of choice
1
/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons caster sugar
1
extra sugar to sprinkle
/4 cup sultanas
1. Spread one side of the bread with butter and jam.
2. Cut the bread into 2cm squares.
3. In a 2 litre microwave safe pudding bowl, add the bread and sultanas and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. Add the cream, vanilla essence and sugar,
continue to mix.
5. Pour the mixture over the bread and sultanas and sprinkle with nutmeg and
extra sugar. Cook for 20 minutes on MEDIUM LOW (30%).
6. Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes. Serve with cream or ice cream.
20 g butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the rice and hot water. Cook
for 12-15 minutes on HIGH (100%), stirring after 6-7 minutes until the rice is
tender.
Drain and set aside.
2. In a microwave safe glass jug, combine the condensed milk and butter. Cook
for 6 minutes on 60%, stirring every 20 seconds to prevent the mixture from
boiling over.
3. Stir the rice, lemon juice, egg yolk and vanilla essence into the caramel.
Transfer the mixture to a 2 litre microwave safe pudding bowl. Set aside
4. Beat egg whites until stiff in a separate bowl, gradually beat in sugar.
5. Spoon the egg whites mixture over the rice pudding and sprinkle with the
cinnamon sugar. Cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM (50%).
6. Allow to stand for 5 minutes and serve with cream or ice cream.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
2 cups sugar
3
/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
Serves 4-6
1
/2 cup oil
1 3/4 cups plain flour
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
ICING
125 g butter
125 g cream cheese
1 cup icing sugar
2 dessert spoons cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Using an electric hand
mixer beat together for 3 minutes on a high setting.
2. Pour the batter into a greased microwave safe round cake dish.
3. Cook for 16-18 minutes on MEDIUM (50%). Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes before turning out.
4. To make the icing, beat together all the ingredients until light and creamy.
5. Ice the cooled cake and serve.
MOIST CARROT CAKE
PEPPERMINT CHOC HAZELNUT MOUSSE
CREAM CHEESE ICING
100 g dark chocolate chopped
100 g milk chocolate chopped
2 eggs separated
1 cup thickened cream whipped
1 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups self raising flour, sifted
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Serves 4
250 g cream cheese
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1
/2 cup hazelnuts finely chopped
2 teaspoons peppermint essence
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Place dark chocolate and milk chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes, stirring with a metal spoon
halfway through cooking or until smooth. Cool slightly.
2. Stir in egg yolks until just combined, stir cream, hazelnuts and peppermint
essence using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a separated bowl,
until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites in 2 batches into the chocolate mixture.
3. Spoon mixture into 4 glasses. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
In a large bowl, beat the oil, sugar and eggs until well combined.
Add flour, bicarbonate soda, cinnamon and salt.
Fold in the carrots and walnuts.
Pour into a greased 20cm microwave safe cake dish. Cook for 12 minutes
on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Turn out and cool.
To make icing, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add icing sugar and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
Ice the cake when cool.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
2 large carrots, grated
3
/4 cup chopped walnuts
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CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI
350 g spaghetti, snapped in half
1 1/2 litres hot water
1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped
1 spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
POTATO BAKE
Serves 4-6
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
/4 cup hot water
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 rashers bacon, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 handful of chopped continental
parsley
1
Serves 4-6
1
/3 cup grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
cracked black pepper and salt, to taste
1
/2 cup thickened cream
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl combine the spaghetti and hot water.
Cook for 14 minutes on HIGH (100%), stirring after 7 minutes. Drain and set
aside.
2. In a medium microwave safe glass bowl add the oil onion and chilli. Cook for
3 minutes on 60%.
3. Add garlic, cook for 2 minutes on 60%.
4. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, cook for 6 minutes on 60% stirring half way
through.
5. Place spaghetti in serving dish, add parsley and sauce. Stir until well
combined.
6. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
1. In a large microwave safe casserole dish, combine the potato and hot water.
Cover and cook for 12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Drain.
2. Arrange the potato to cover the base of the dish. Place a layer of onion, one
third of the garlic and bacon, and a quarter of the cheese on top of the potato
layer. Sprinkle with one third of the parsley and season to taste.
3. Repeat this layering twice, beginning with potato.
4. Pour the cream over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and
parsley. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%), until the cheese has melted.
5. Allow to stand for 1 minute and serve as a side dish with a main meal.
CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP
THAI VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
1
/4 cup oil
60 g butter
2 onions peeled and chopped
3 carrots finely chopped
1 potato peeled and chopped
3 sticks celery chopped
Serves 4-6
2 zucchinis chopped
/4 cabbage shredded
3 cups beef stock
2 cans chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
100 g rice vermicelli noodles
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cm piece fresh ginger, grated
11/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1
1. Combine oil, butter and onion in a large casserole dish. Cook for 3 minutes
on HIGH (100%).
2. Add carrots and potato. Cover and cook for 6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH
(70%).
3. Add celery, zucchini and cabbage. Cover and cook for 4 minutes on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Add stock, undrained tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Cook covered for 27 minutes on 60% stirring occasionally
4. Serve hot, topped with parmesan cheese.
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
50 g cabbage, sliced
100 g cauliflower, cut into florets
200 g canned baby corn (drained)
1 shallot, sliced
100 g snow peas, topped and tailed
1 teaspoon fresh coriander, chopped
1. In a large bowl, add the noodles and cover with the boiling water. Leave to
soak until soft, then drain. Set aside.
2. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the oil and garlic. Cook for 1
minute on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), then stir.
3. Add the stock, ginger, sauces, carrot, cabbage and cauliflower. Cook for 5
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
4. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook for 7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
5. Place the noodles into a serving bowl and pour the soup over the top.
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VEGETABLES
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD
1 kg small potatoes
1 large onion, cut in half then sliced
1 tablespoon caster sugar
20 g butter
1
/2 cup mayonnaise
HONEY CARROTS
Serves 6
150ml sour cream
black pepper
1 large avocado, cubed
chives, for garnish
500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise
60 g butter
1 tablespoon honey
VEGETABLE PLATTER
Serves 6
1. Arrange vegetables in a microwave safe shallow casserole dish with the
harder vegetables positioned around the outside and the softer vegetables in
the centre.
2. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
3. Cook for 7 minutes on HIGH (100%).
4. Stand covered for 3 minutes, before serving.
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, add ginger, honey, soy sauce and
lemon juice stir and cook for 1 minute on HIGH (100%).
2. Add pumpkin and cook covered 6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), until
just tender.
3. Stir in beans and zucchini, cook covered for a further 6 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (70%).
4. Spoon onto a serving plate, Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Serves 4
200 g carrots, sliced
200 g broccoli, cut into florets
100 g zucchini, sliced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup frozen beans
2 zucchinis, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.
2. Cover and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stir halfway through
cooking.
3. Stand coved for 3 minutes before serving.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large microwave safe glass dish
and cover with cold water. Cook, covered with a lid, for 23 minutes on HIGH
(100%).
(potatoes should be tender but holding their shape) Drain.
2. Place onion, caster sugar and butter in a microwave safe glass dish. Cook
for 5 minutes on 60%, stirring twice.
3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and black pepper. Pour over potatoes.
4. Toss on onions and avocado, sprinkle with chives.
HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES
Serves 4
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CRAB MORNAY
350 g fresh crab meat or 2 x 170 g
Cans crab meat drained
5 garlic cloves crushed
60 g butter
1
/3 cup plain flour
1
/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
BOUILLABAISSE
Serves 6
6 frozen mussels half shell (thawed)
400 g scallops
300 g green prawns
peeled and deveined
500 g firm fish fillets, cut into
bite sized pieces
300 g seafood extender
1 onion finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1
/2 cup grated cheese
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
1
/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons cream
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, melt butter for 30 seconds on HIGH (100%),
stir in flour and mustard. Cook for a further 1 minute on HIGH (100%).
2. Gradually stir in milk, cook for 4 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring every
minute.
3. Place oil, onion and garlic in a small microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for 2
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stir halfway.
4. Stir in onion and garlic, crab meat, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup cheese, tomato sauce,
worcestershire sauce,Tabasco sauce,cream and garlic.
5 Place into a 1 litre serving dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Cook for 9 minutes on MEDIUM (50%).
7. Serve with a garden salad.
Serves 8
1 clove garlic crushed
1 1/2 cups fish stock
425 g can tomatoes pureed
1
/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1
/4 teaspoon turmeric
grated rind of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
1
/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1. Wash and clean seafood.
2. Cook oil, onion and garlic in a large casserole dish for 1 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
3. Stir in fish stock, tomatoes, white wine and tomato paste. Cover and cook for 8
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring halfway through cooking.
4. Stir in scallops, prawns, turmeric, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 6
minutes on 60%.
5 Stir in fish fillets, seafood extender and mussels. Cover and cook for 14 minutes on
60%, or until fish flakes.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
PRAWN CREOLE
CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI
12 fresh cannelloni sheets
250 g ricotta cheese
90 g cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs lightly beaten
210 g red salmon, drained with
bones removed
20 g butter
1 medium onion chopped
1 capsicum chopped
1 stick celery sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 400g can whole tomatoes
1
/2 cup tomato paste
Serves 4-6
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parley
chopped
2 tablespoons of extra cheddar
cheese
375 g jar pasta sauce
CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS
20 g butter
24 green prawns, peeled and deveined
1 small red capsicum, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
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1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon chilli powder
500 g green prawns peeled and deveined
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the butter, onion, capsicum and
celery. Cook for 4 minutes on HIGH (100%).
2. Stir in the flour, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, sugar, salt and chilli powder. Mix
well. Cook, uncovered for 5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) stirring halfway.
3. Add the prawns and cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) stirring halfway.
4. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
5. Serve with rice.
1. Combine ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, eggs, salmon and
lemon juice and mix well.
2. Place spoonfuls of salmon mixture into cannelloni sheets and roll to form tubes.
3. Place tubes in a single layer in a shallow microwave safe glass dish.
4. Pour pasta sauce over cannelloni and smooth over with the back of a spoon to
ensure all sections of the pasta are covered with sauce.
5. Cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
6. Remove dish and sprinkle with extra cheese. Continue cooking on 60% for a
further 3 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
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Serves 4
100 g snow peas, topped and tailed
3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
grated rind of one lemon
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, add the butter, heat for 30 seconds on HIGH
(100%), until melted.
2. Add the prawns, capsicum, chives, chilli sauce, lemon rind and black pepper. Mix
well. Cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM (50%), stirring after 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the snow peas. Cook for 3 minutes on MEDIUM (50%).
4. Serve immediately with rice.
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SEAFOOD
CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN
125g camembert cheese
Finely chopped
2 rashers bacon finely chopped
1
/2 cup toasted slivered
almonds chopped
SEAFOOD LAKSA
Serves 6
1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely sliced
270ml coconut cream
2 fish fillets or 300g king prawns or both
1 tablespoon oil
1-2 tablespoons laksa paste
Coriander
2 tablespoons seeded mustard
1.5 kg chicken (approximately)
2 tablespoons honey
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mix camembert, bacon, almonds and 1 tablespoon mustard together.
Press camembert mixture between skin and flesh of chicken.
Tie chicken legs together.
Mix remaining mustard and honey. Brush over chicken, save some mixture
to brush over chicken at halfway stage.
5. Place breast side down on a roast rack, cook for 35 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (70%). Turn over halfway through cooking, and brush with remaining
mixture.
6. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN SKEWERS IN
FAMOUS PEANUT SAUCE
1
/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1
/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic crushed
2 drops Tabasco sauce
SMOKED SALMON FETTUCCINE
Serves 4
250 g fettuccine pasta, broken in half
60g butter
100 g smoked salmon (sliced)
100 g snow peas trimmed
100 g button mushrooms
Finely sliced
1
/4 cup water extra
400 g chicken breast fillets
(sliced approximately 1cm thick)
chopped coriander to garnish
Serves 4
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 brown onion, finely chopped
300 g thickened cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 cup parmesan cheese
1. Place fettuccine in a large microwave safe glass bowl with 6 cups of hot water.
Cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring halfway. Stand for 5
minutes then drain.
2. In a large microwave safe glass bowl cook garlic, butter and onions for 1 1/2
minutes on 60%.
3. Add trimmed whole snow peas and button mushrooms and cook for a further 2
minutes on 60%.
4. In a large microwave safe bowl, place cream and cook for 4 minutes on
MEDIUM (50%), stirring once during cooking.
5. In a large shallow dish, combine pasta, snow peas, button mushrooms,
smoked salmon, dill and cream.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cook for 3 minutes on 60%.
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
1
/2 packet of beans shoots
2 cloves garlic, crushed
100 g rice vermicelli noodles
1 125ml fish stock
fried onion flakes
1. In a large microwave safe glass cook laksa paste, oil, lemon grass and garlic
for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stir once during cooking.
2. Add fish sauce, fish stock and cook for 2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
3. Add cubed fish and / or peeled deveined prawns and cook for 6 minutes on
MEDIUM (50%). Stir halfway through cooking.
4. Stir through coconut cream and cook for a further 3 minutes on MEDIUM
(50%).
5. Add noodles to a large bowl of boiling water and let stand for 5-10 minutes or
until noodles collapse.
6. In a large serving bowl place bean shoots, noodles and then laksa soup.
7. Garnish with freshly torn coriander and fried onion flakes.
1. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce and water. Stir well.
Add sugar, garlic and Tabasco then gradually stir in extra water. Refrigerate
for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
2. Place 2 tablespoons of the sauce into a separate dish and set aside.
3. Thread the chicken onto six soaked wooden skewers. Brush the chicken with
the Larger amount of peanut sauce and arrange them onto a microwave safe
rack in a circle. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
4. Turn the skewers and brush with the sauce. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Allow to stand for 2 minutes.
5. Garnish with the coriander and serve with the reserved peanut sauce.
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POULTRY
CHICKEN WITH BACON
AND LEEK SEASONING
1.5 kg chicken (approximately)
60 g butter, melted
1 leek, finely chopped
1 rash bacon, chopped
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Serves 4
2 fresh red chillies seeded
1 onion
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 teaspoons crushed ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1
/2 salt and pepper
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 whole cloves
3
/4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 egg yolk
salt and pepper
20 g butter, melted extra
1. Combine butter, leek and bacon in a microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for 2
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
2. Stir breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning. Mix well.
3. Fill cavity of chicken with stuffing and tie the legs together with string.
4. Brush chicken with melted butter.
5. Place chicken on rack, breast-side down, cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (70%).
6. Turn over, cook for a further 20 minutes on 60%.
7. Stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN PENNE SALAD
Serves 4-6
1
/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1
/2 teaspoon turmeric
1
/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons paprika
6 chicken thighs, skin removed
200 g low fat yoghurt
1. In a food processor, puree chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until
smooth.
2. Mix cumin, pepper, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, turmeric, nutmeg
and paprika in a small microwave safe glass bowl.
3. Cook for 1 minute on HIGH (100%), stirring halfway through cooking.
Remove bay leaf and cloves.
4. Combine chilli mixture, spices and yoghurt together. Spread over chicken.
5. Cover and marinate overnight, stirring occasionally.
6. Place on a roasting rack, cook for 20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
Turn over halfway through cooking time.
7. Serve with boiled rice.
Serves 6
1.5 kg chicken (approximately)
20 g butter
1 packet picador cheese (soft capsicum - flavored cheese)
1 cup chicken stock
1
/2 red capsicum chopped
1
/2 yellow capsicum chopped
1 stick celery chopped
2 cups penne pasta
4 cups hot tap water
1 tablespoon fresh chives
HONEY CHICKEN LEGS
1. Brush chicken with butter melted for 20 seconds on HIGH (100%).
2. Cook chicken for 35 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), turning halfway
through cooking.
3. Cool and then remove chicken fresh from the bone.
4. Cook pasta in a large bowl for 15 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stand
for 5 minutes stir and strain. Set aside to cool.
5. To melt cheese, place cheese and chicken stock in a microwave safe bowl
and cook on 60% for 2 minutes. Mix well.
6. Combine all other ingredients and mix well with chicken pasta and sauce.
1. Combine soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and oil in a small
bowl.
Pour over chicken and marinate for 2-3 hours.
2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
3. Arrange chicken legs on a roasting rack. Cook for 22 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (70%) turning halfway through cooking time.
4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
250 ml soy sauce
4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic crushed
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1
/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons oil
8 large chicken legs
sesame seeds
CHILLI CON CARNE
1 kg mince
1 large onion finely chopped
825 g can peeled tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1-2 teaspoons chilli powder
SPECIAL FRIED RICE
Serves 4-6
2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed)
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
4 cups water
30 g butter
1 carrot grated
100 g green beans sliced
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
375 g jar tomato paste
425 can red kidney beans drained
1. Mix mince and onion together in a large microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for
10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring every 2 minutes. Drain excess
liquid.
2. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper, chilli powder, vinegar, sugar, tomato paste
and kidney beans.
3. Cook for 18-20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring twice during
cooking.
4. Serve with boiled rice.
HONEY ROAST LAMB
Serves 4-6
1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over lamb, save some mixture to
brush over lamb at halfway stage
2. Place fat side down on a roasting rack.
3. Cook for 28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
4. Turn over halfway through cooking shielding shank with foil to prevent
overcooking. Brush saved mixture over leg of lamb.
5. When cooked cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before
carving.
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1
/2 leek sliced ( cut into quarters )
1 x 125 g can corn kernels
150 g bacon diced
2 eggs lightly whisked
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, add the rice, vegetable stock and
water.
Cook uncovered for 17 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stirring after 7-8
minutes. Stir with a fork and set aside.
2. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, melt butter on 60% for 30 seconds.
Add the grated carrots, beans, leek and mix. Cook for 3 minutes on 60%,
stirring every minute.
3. Add corn, bacon, lite soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and oyster sauce and
cook for 2 1/2 minutes on 60%.
4. In a small microwave safe glass bowl, cook eggs on 60% for 1 1/2 minutes,
stirring every 30 seconds.
5. Add all the ingredients together and mix well.
1.5 kg leg of lamb
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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MEAT
LASAGNE
GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES
Serves 8
MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS
CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
30g butter
1 onion chopped
1 kg topside mince
1
/4 cup tomato paste
300 g jar Napolitana
1 cup fresh butter mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
90 g butter
1
/3 cup flour
1 1/4 cups milk
125 g tasty cheese, grated
200 g packet fresh lasagna sheets
100 g mozzarella cheese grated
1 kg sausages
1 onion finely chopped
40 g butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups water
1. Place butter and onion in a large microwave safe glass bowl, Cook for 2
minutes on HIGH (100%).
2. Stir mince. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring
every 2 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir tomato paste, napolitana sauce, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt and
pepper.
SHEPHERD’S PIE
CHEESE SAUCE METHOD
4 large potatoes ( approx 1kg )
Butter
Milk
2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Salt and pepper
1 kg minced beef
1 onion diced
1. Melt butter in a medium sized microwave safe glass bowl for 40 seconds on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stir in flour, cook for a further 40 seconds on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
2. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 4 minutes on 60%, stirring every minute.
3. Stir in cheese to taste.
TO ASSEMBLE
1. Use a 3 litre deep casserole dish.
2. Spoon meat sauce to just cover base of dish. Cover with a single layer of
lasagna sheets.
3. Spoon over sheets one-third of meat sauce. Cover with one-third with
cheese sauce.
4. Repeat the process 3 times, ending with cheese sauce.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6. Cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) with lid on. Remove lid and
continue cooking for a further 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%).
7. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve with a fresh garden salad and bread.
Serves 6-8
2 tablespoons gravy powder
250 g frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
60 g grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1. Peel and cut potatoes into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in a large microwave safe
glass bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and cook for 15 minutes on
HIGH (100%) or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking. Drain.
2. Mash potatoes, add butter, milk, chives, salt and pepper until it forms a
smooth consistency.
3. In a large bowl, combine mince and onion and cook for 9 minutes on 60%
stirring every 2 minutes. Drain juice from meat.
4. Place frozen mixed vegetables in a shallow dish and cook for 3 minutes on 60%.
5. Add gravy powder, mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes,
parsley and seasoning. Mix well.
6. Spoon mixture into a 25-20cm rectangular dish.
7. Spread mashed potato evenly over top of mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top
8. Cook for 23 minutes on 60%.
9. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
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2 tablespoons plain flour
1 carrot grated
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown vinegar
1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on microwave safe rack.
2. Cook sausages for 14 minutes on MEDIUM (50%), turning halfway through
cooking. After cooking slice into rounds.
3. Mix sugar, vinegar, curry powder, flour Worcestershire sauce and water
together in a jug.
4. In a 3 litre casserole dish combine butter, onions and cook for 3 minutes on
MEDIUM HIGH (70%) or until onions become transparent.
5. Add carrots, sausages and sauce. Mix well and cook for a extra 6 minutes
on MEDIUM (50%).
6. Serve hot with Basmati rice and pappadums.
MEAT SAUCE METHOD
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RECIPES
INDEX
MEAT
VEGETABLES
CHILLI CON CARNE
GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES
HONEY ROAST LAMB
LASAGNE
SHEPHERD'S PIE
SPECIAL FRIED RICE
C
B
C
B
B
C
POULTRY
CHICKEN PENNE SALAD
CHICKEN SKEWERS IN FAMOUS
PEANUT SAUCE
CHICKEN WITH BACON AND
LEEK SEASONING
CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN
HONEY CHICKEN LEGS
TANDOORI CHICKEN
CHARTS
CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI
CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP
HONEY CARROTS
HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD
POTATO BAKE
THAI VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
VEGETABLE PLATTER
H
H
G
G
G
H
H
G
D
DESSERTS
E
D
E
D
D
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
CARAMEL RICE PUDDING
CASHEW FUDGE
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
MOIST CARROT CAKE
PEPPERMINT CHOC HAZELNUT MOUSSE
PUMPKIN PIE
I
I
J
I
I
I
J
SEAFOOD
BOUILLABAISSE
CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI
CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS
CRAB MORNAY
PRAWN CREOLE
SEAFOOD LAKSA
SMOKED SALMON FETTUCCINE
F
F
F
F
F
E
E
JAM
MIXED BERRY AND APPLE JAM
STRAWBERRY JAM
J
J
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DEFROSTING
K
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART
N
GENERAL INFORMATION
P-R
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
P
GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS
N
MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART
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REHEATING CONVENIENCE
DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE-FOOD CHART O
RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART
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EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE
EASY
DEFROST
No.
When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display.
Menu
Standing
Time
(minutes)
Mince
Beef
0.1-1.0
• Place frozen mince on a defrost rack.Shield edges.
• When the oven stops, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield
edges with foil strips.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
• See NOTE below.
5-15
Steak/Chops
Fish Fillets
0.1-1.0
0.2-0.6
• Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
• Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack.
If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
• When the oven stops, remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm
portions of remaining pieces.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
• See NOTE below.
5-15
(Steak/
Chops)
5-15
(Fish fillets)
Chicken Pieces
0.2-1.0
• Shield the exposed bone with foil.
• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.
• When the oven stops, remove any defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm
portions of remaining pieces.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
• See NOTE below.
5-15
Whole Chicken
1.0-2.0
• Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil.
• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.
• When the oven stops, turn over and shield the warm portions.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
N.B. After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary.
30-60
Roast Meat
Beef/Pork
Lamb
1.0-2.0
1.0-2.0
•
•
•
•
30-60
1
2
3
4
5
Procedure
Weight Range
(kg's)
Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.
Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack.
When the oven stops, turn over and shield the warm portions.
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Foods not listed in the Guide can be defrosted manually using M•LOW setting.
NOTE: When freezing mince, shape it into flat even sizes.
For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic.
This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
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EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE
EXPRESS
DEFROST
No.
1
When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display.
Menu
Weight
Range
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Procedure
Standing
Time
(minutes)
Fish Fillets
0.5 kg
- 18°C
• Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.
• When the oven stops, turn over and separate into pieces. Shield warm
portions with foil strips.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
10
Chicken Fillets
0.5 kg
- 18°C
• Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.
• When the oven stops, turn over and separate into pieces. Shield warm
portions with foil strips.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
10
2
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.
For fish fillets, chicken fillets and sausages freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic.
This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
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MELT/SOFTEN MENU GUIDE
MELT
SOFTEN
No.
When you melt the following menus with MELT/SOFTEN, press the MELT/SOFTEN pad until the desired menu appears in the display.
Menu
Procedure
Weight
Range
Butter
0.05-0.20 kg
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl (e.g. pyrex bowl).
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stir.
Chocolate
0.05-0.20 kg
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl (e.g. pyrex bowl).
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stir.
Cream Cheese
0.10-0.25 kg
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl (e.g. pyrex bowl).
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stir.
Ice Cream
0.5-2.0 litres
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl (e.g. pyrex bowl).
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stir.
1
2
3
4
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QUICK AND EASY MEALS RECIPES
5. Chicken Cacciatore
4. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
6 chicken thigh fillets
cup plain flour
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
1 onion, sliced
30 g butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 x 400 g can chopped tomatoes
2 chicken stock cubes
1/2 cup white wine
sprig of fresh rosemary
1 green capsicum, thinly sliced
lemon rind, to garnish
1 250g packet frozen spinach, thawed and drained or 250g fresh spinach,
finely chopped.
375 g reduced fat ricotta cheese
12 fresh cannelloni sheets
pinch of ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to season
500 g jar Summer Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
75 g grated chedder cheese
1/4
1. Place the ricotta cheese, spinach, nutmeg and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until well
combined.
2. Place the mixture into a piping bag. Fill the cannelloni sheets by gently squeezing the
piping bag until a thick line of mixture is produced along the edge of one side of the
sheet. Gently roll the sheet until a tube is formed with the mixture in the middle.
Place the tubes in a single layer in a shallow casserole dish.
3. Pour the pasta sauce over the tubes. Smooth over with the back of a spoon to
ensure all sections of the tubes are covered with the sauce. Cover with lid. Cook on
Quick and Easy Meals No.4 - ''Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni.
4. When the oven stops and ADD THE CHEESE is displayed, sprinkle the cheddar
cheese over the top of the cannelloni and continue cooking, uncovered.
5. After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.
6. Serve with a green salad and a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
1. In a plastic bag, combine the chicken, flour and seasoned salt. Shake until the
chicken is coated.
2. In a 3 litre microwave safe casserole dish, combine the chicken, any flour remaining in
the bag, the onion, butter, garlic, tomato paste, the juice from the tomatoes, the stock
cubes and the wine. Cover and cook on Quick and Easy Meals No.5 - ''Chicken
Cacciatore''. When the oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
3. When the oven stops and STIR AND ADD TOMATO AND CAPSICUM is displayed,
add the tomatoes with the capsicum to the chicken dish. Cover and continue
cooking.
4. After cooking, garnish with lemon rind and the sprig of fresh rosemary. Serve with
fresh bread.
Serves 4
Serves 6
6. Lemon Fish Fillets
4 x 150 g fish fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
lemon rind, to garnish
1.
2.
3.
4.
Place the fish in a single layer into a shallow casserole dish.
Pour the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Cook on Quick and Easy Meals No. 6- “Lemon Fish Fillets”.
When the oven stops and TURN OVER is displayed, turn the fish over and continue
cooking.
5. After cooking, stand covered for 3 minutes.
6. Garnish with lemon rind, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with a green salad.
Serves 4
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QUICK AND EASY MEALS RECIPES
1. Garlic Prawns
3. San Choy Bau
60 g butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
24 green king prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined (Approximately 500 g)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1. Combine the butter and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Cook on Quick and Easy Meals No.1- "Garlic prawns".
2. When the oven stops and ADD PRAWNS is displayed, add prawns and continue cooking.
3. When the oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
4. Serve in individual dishes sprinkled with parsley.
Serves 4
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
5 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
500 g pork or chicken mince
100 g button mushrooms, finely diced
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped red capsicum
1 tablespoon finely chopped green capsicum
1 x 240 g can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
3 teaspoons fish sauce
50 g bean sprouts
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
12 evenly sized iceberg lettuce leaves, washed
1. Place the oil, garlic and ginger into a large microwave-safe bowl.
Cook on Quick and Easy Meals No.3- "San choy bau"
2. When the oven stops and ADD MINCE is displayed, add the mince and separate with a
fork and continue cooking.
3. When the oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir mince and continue cooking.
4. When the oven stops and STIR AND ADD MUSHROOMS is displayed, stir and add
mushrooms, and continue cooking.
5. When the oven stops and ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT LETTUCE is
displayed, add the remaining ingredients, except the lettuce, and combine well, and
continue cooking.
6. After cooking, stand for 2 minutes.
7. Place a few spoonfuls of the cooked mixture in the centre of each lettuce leaf and roll up
to eat.
Serves 4-6
2. Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves
2 Chinese Cabbage Leaves, Rinsed
2 x 100 g fish fillets
juice of half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
4 large continental parsley leaves
lemon or lime wedge, to serve
Ginger Sauce:
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 shallot, finely sliced
1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
1. In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside to allow the
flavours to develop.
2. Place the cabbage leaves directly onto the microwave turntable. Cook on Quick and Easy
Meals No. 2 - Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves. When the oven stops, allow to stand until
cool enough to handle.
3. Place each of the fish fillets in the centre of the cabbage leaf. Pour the lemon juice over
the fish and sprinkle with the lemon zest and parsley. Wrap the fish in the leaves to make
two parcels.
4. Place the fish parcels in a shallow microwave safe pie plate. Continue cooking.
5. After cooking, stand uncovered for 2 minutes.
6. Drizzle the ginger sauce over the fish parcels and serve with wedges of lemon or lime and
rice.
Serves 2
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RICE / PASTA MENU GUIDE
No.
White Rice
1
1/2 - 4 cups
3
1/2 - 4 cups
+60°C
hot tap water
Pasta
1/2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups
Hot tap water
1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
(1 cup=250ml)
Fresh Pasta
Tortellini
Ravioli
Fettuccine
3 cups
4 cups
5 cups
6 cups
+60°C
hot tap water
1/2 - 4 cups
Pasta
1/2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups
Hot tap water
1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
(1 cup=250ml)
3 cups
4 cups
5 cups
6 cups
1/2 - 4 cups
Frozen Pasta
Tortellini
Ravioli
4
+60°C
hot tap water or
soup stock
Rice
1/2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
Hot tap water or soup
1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 4 1/2 cups 6 cups
stock (1 cup=250ml)
Dry Pasta
2
When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the RICE/PASTA pad until the desired
menu appears in the display.
Initial Temperature
(approx.)
Weight Range
Menu
RICE
RICE/
PASTA
PASTA
+60°C
hot tap water
Pasta
1/2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups
Hot tap water
1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
(1 cup=250ml)
3 cups
4 cups
5 cups
6 cups
JACKET POTATO MENU GUIDE
Jacket Potato
Potato (whole)
(
1
1-8 pieces
1 piece,
approx. 180-200 g
)
Procedure
• Wash rice until water runs clear.
• Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover with hot tap water
or soup stock.
• Cook uncovered.
• After cooking stand and stir.
3-5
• Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover with hot tap water.
• Cook uncovered.
• After cooking, stand and stir.
3-5
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover with hot tap water.
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stand and stir.
3-5
•
•
•
•
Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover with hot tap water.
Cook uncovered.
When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.
After cooking, stand and stir.
3-5
JACKET
POTATO
+ 20°C
Room temperature
When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the JACKET POTATO pad.
•
•
•
•
Use washed new potatoes.
Pierce twice with fork on each side.
Place on outside of turntable.
When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn potatoes over and
continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.
N.B. For small quantities, the food may not require a turn over during cooking.
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SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE
The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FRESH VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE
Weight Range
Initial Temperature
(approx.)
No.
Menu
0.1-1.0 kg
+ 3°C
Refrigerared
1
Hard Vegetables
Carrots
Cauliflower
Beans
Pumpkin
Brussels Sprouts
0.1-1.0 kg
+ 3°C
Refrigerared
2
Soft Vegetables
Zucchini
Squash
Capsicum
Mushroom
Eggplant
Broccoli
FROZEN VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE
1
2
When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the FRESH
VEGETABLES pad until the desired menu appears in the display.
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
Procedure
Standing Time
(minutes)
•
•
•
•
Wash the vegetables.
Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir then stand covered.
1-5
•
•
•
•
•
Wash the vegetables.
Pierce skin of squash with fork.
Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir then stand covered.
1-5
When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the FROZEN
VEGETABLES pad until the desired menu appears in the display.
Mixed Small Vegetables
Peas
Corn
Diced carrot
0.1-10 kg
- 18°C
•
•
•
•
Before cooking, separate vegetables as much as possible.
Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir then stand covered.
1-5
Mixed Chunky Vegetables
Broccoli
Sliced carrots
Cauliflower
Beans
0.1-10 kg
- 18°C
• Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as much
as possible.
• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stir then stand covered.
1-5
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SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE
No.
Pad
Weight
Range
Reheat Dinner Plate
1 serve
(approx. 400 g)
1
x1
x1
3
MEAT
POTATO
175-180g
125g
Beef, Lamb
Chicken, T-Bone
sliced
1 – 4 cups
(1 cup, 250 ml)
Reheat Casserole
Casserole
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Fricasse
2
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Menu
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
x2
5
5
100g
2 varieties
eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini
Broccoli
• Place into a casserole dish, and cover with plastic
wrap and pierce 5 times with skewer.
• After cooking, stand covered then stir.
1-5
+ 20°C
Room
temperature
Reheat Thin Soup
Pumpkin, Tomato
1 – 4 cups
(1 cup, 250 ml)
+ 20°C
Refrigerated
•
•
•
•
Place in a microwave safe glass bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times with a skewer.
Press REHEAT SOUP pad once for Thin Soup.
After cooking, stir.
-
Reheat Thick Soup
Pumpkin, Cream of
chicken and corn
1 – 4 cups
(1 cup, 250 ml)
+ 20°C
Room temperature
•
•
•
•
Place in a microwave safe glass bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times with a skewer.
Press REHEAT SOUP pad twice for Thick Soup.
After cooking, stir.
-
Reheat Pizza
1 – 4 pieces
x1
4
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered.
Standing
Time
(minutes)
VEGETABLES
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
Canned Food
Baked Beans
Spaghetti
Procedure
(
x1
1 piece,
approx. 90 g
)
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
• Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable.
-
Final cooking results will vary according to the conditions of food (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality), utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and if necessary, extend
cooking times by manual Microwave.
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COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE
Utensil
Use
Advice
GLASSWARE/CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)
YES
GLASSWARE
• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.
CERAMIC
• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.
• Avoid using antique pottery.
• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
METAL COOKWARE
NO
• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
• Microwave energy is reflected by metal.
PLASTIC WRAP/
OVEN BAGS
YES
•
•
•
•
•
( MICROWAVE
SAFE ONLY )
Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.
Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time.
When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.
Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.
For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.
ALUMINIUM FOIL
FOR
SHIELDING
STRAW AND WOOD
NO
• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven.
PAPER
YES
• Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.
• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.
PLASTIC COOKWARE
MICROWAVE SAFE
YES
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
BROWNING DISH
YES
• Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.
• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.
THERMOMETERS
• MICROWAVE SAFE
• CONVENTIONAL
YES
NO
• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting.
• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish.
• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm between the walls of the oven.
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COOKING GUIDES
HELPFUL HINTS
COOKWARE AND
UTENSIL GUIDE
1
2
SENSOR INSTANT
ACTION MENU
GUIDE 3
SENSOR COOK
MENU GUIDE
QUICK AND EASY
MEALS RECIPE
4,5
MELT/SOFTEN
MENU GUIDE
6,7
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
8
9
EASY DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
10
RECIPES
11 ~ 28
HELPFUL HINTS
1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the
cooking time.
4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to
allow steam to escape.
3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your
ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating.
5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fish
and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.
6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate
standing time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating. Refer to
cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish, once or twice during
cooking if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces
smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides.
For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.
9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's
density. Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster
than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.
Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat,
and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the side
of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.
11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures.
Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check cooking
result at the minimum time.
12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the
oven. Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single
piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several
items, cooking takes more time.
13.CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and
moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered
foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
14. GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly
therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and
power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure
of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times
and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FEATURE
Sensor Instant
Action
Sensor Cook
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
To reheat 1 cup of thin soup.
REHEAT
SOUP
x1
To reheat 1 soft vegetable.
INSTANT COOK
START
FRESH
VEGETABLES x 2
Quick and Easy
Meals
To cook Lemon Fish Fillets.
Melt/Soften
To melt 0.1kg Chocolate.
INSTANT COOK
START
QUICK AND
EASY MEALS x 6
Weight
INSTANT COOK
START
MELT
SOFTEN x 2
Express Defrost
To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
Menu
EXPRESS
DEFROST
Easy Defrost
x2
To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.
Menu
Weight
EASY
DEFROST
INSTANT COOK
START
x3
For More setting
Less/More Setting
For Sensor Instant
Action
Less/More Setting
For Sensor Cook,
Quick and Easy
Meals, Melt Soften,
Express Defrost,
Easy Defrost
INSTANT COOK
START
REHEAT
PIZZA
POWER
LEVEL
x1
Within 2 seconds
Weight
Menu
EASY
DEFROST
For Less setting
POWER
LEVEL
or
For More setting
POWER
LEVEL
eg. 1.0 kg
x3
x2
For Less setting
or
x1
eg. Chicken Pieces
★
POWER
LEVEL
INSTANT COOK
START
x2
Press POWER LEVEL pad before pressing
INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Just One Touch
Instant Cook
INSTANT COOK
START
Within 3 minutes of closing the door, cooking completion or
pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Variable Cooking
Control
To soften Cream or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.
Timer
To set for 3 minutes.
Cooking Time
POWER
LEVEL
INSTANT COOK
START
x8
INFO
TIMER
Child Lock
To lock.
INFO
TIMER
Clock
To unlock.
INSTANT COOK
START
Press for 3 seconds
INSTANT COOK
START
Press for 3 seconds
INFO
TIMER
To set for 11:45 am
INFO
TIMER
INSTANT COOK
START
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